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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Xhibit Receptions - Aug 07 - Jun 08REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO POSSESS AND CONSUME WINE IN CONNECTION WITH RECEPTIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY BETWEEN AUGUST 2007 AND JUNE 2008 RICHARD L. TWEDT, PUBLIC ARTS MANAGER JULY 12, 2007 Recommendation: By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of wine in connection with the opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery between August 2007 and June 2008. The tentative dates for these receptions are August 6, 2007 (Michael Paul Thiry, Jerry Hirshman, Dave Stanfield), October 8 (Barry Wolfryd and Roxana Casillas), December 10 (COD Student Exhibition), February 11, 2008 (The Architecture of Palm Desert), and June 9 (Bob Hoffmann and Karen Barone). Executive Summary: With each new Community Gallery exhibition the Public Art Department hosts a reception for the featured artist(s). In order to serve wine on City owned property, the City Council must grant a variance from the prohibition of the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. As per City Council's request, the entire 2007/2008 Community Gallery season of exhibitions is being submitted for approval in one staff report. Background: The City of Palm Desert's art gallery was established to showcase local and unique artworks by both individuals and organizations. With each new exhibition a reception is Staff Report Approval to serve alcohol at the Palm Desert Community Gallery art receptions July 12, 2007 Page 2 held to promote the artwork and City programming. Events are usually an hour and a half in length with food and wine served throughout. Staff recommends that the City Council permit the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages for the receptions scheduled in the Palm Desert Community to be held between August 2007 and June 2008. Ri •, . rd L. Twedt, Public Arts Manager Approved By: Carlos Orteg , City Manager Sheila Gilligan, istany Manager, Community Services r ) rer,9iitson, nne`-+y,S131 jt Kelly ENT ER:) PIED Staff Report Approval to serve alcohol at the Palm Desert Community Gallery art receptions July 12, 2007 Page 2 held to promote the artwork and City programming. Events are usually an hour and a half in length with food and wine served throughout. Staff recommends that the City Council permit the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages for the receptions scheduled in the Palm Desert Community to be held between August 2007 and June 2008. Ric and L. Twedt, Public Arts Manager Approved By: Carlos Orteg , City Manager 41. Sheila Gilligan, istany Manager, Community Services DEN h';11 117 is-0'1 Nor nyrerjuson,Fine;ryISpi\qe-IrKe-113 .i T,41: { ; Q� �